A man will be praised according to his insight,
But one of perverse mind will be despised.

The mind of the intelligent seeks knowledge,
But the mouth of fools feeds on folly.

The mind of man plans his way,
But the Lord directs his steps.

He who has a crooked mind finds no good,
And he who is perverted in his language falls into evil.

A fool does not delight in understanding,
But only in revealing his own mind.

The mind of the prudent acquires knowledge,
And the ear of the wise seeks knowledge.

Incline your ear and hear the words of the wise,
And apply your mind to my knowledge;

Your eyes will see strange things
And your mind will utter perverse things.